Smallpox was globally eradicated in the 1970s. Any case of smallpox means a bioterrorism event. Blisters (vesicles) develop all at the same stage, in contrast to chickenpox, where lesions are in different forms at the same time. The blisters of smallpox are always at the same stage at the same time.
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Smallpox (Variola)  Information for adults

Picture of Smallpox (Variola): Smallpox was globally eradicated in the 1970s. Any case of smallpox means a bioterrorism event. Blisters (vesicles) develop all at the same stage, in contrast to chickenpox, where lesions are in different forms at the same time. Divider line
Smallpox was globally eradicated in the 1970s. Any case of smallpox means a bioterrorism event. Blisters (vesicles) develop all at the same stage, in contrast to chickenpox, where lesions are in different forms at the same time.
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Who's At Risk
Smallpox has been declared eradicated. However, anyone who comes into contact with the variola virus or a contagious carrier of smallpox is at risk for developing smallpox. In particular, people who work with the variola virus are at a risk of developing smallpox, and these people are usually vaccinated as a precaution, and it is believed that the variola virus could be used as a weapon of bioterrorism.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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